Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Yuba City
The median dental assistant earns $50,030 a year in the Yuba City metro, with the middle half between $45,410 and $59,660.[1]
25th percentile
$45,410
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$50,030
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,660
Upper end of the middle half
Yuba City runs about the same as the California median and ranks 16th of 25 California metros. It is about 4% higher than the national median.
Yuba City pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,230 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,410 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $50,030 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,660 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,710 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,640 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Yuba City: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Yuba City?
The median dental assistant salary in the Yuba City metro area is $50,030, with the middle half earning between $45,410 and $59,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $39,230 at the 10th percentile to $61,710 at the 90th.
Is Yuba City higher or lower than the rest of California?
Yuba City runs about the same as the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 16th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Yuba City compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Yuba City is about 4% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Yuba City area?
BLS estimates 240 dental assistants were employed in the Yuba City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.88, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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